Discovery Gateway
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- 03/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 94-2562430
Organization Overview
Discovery Gateway is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Discovery Gateway employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Gateway is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Discovery Gateway generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DISCOVERY GATEWAY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO IMAGINE, DISCOVER, AND CONNECT WITH THEIR WORLD TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THE MUSEUM FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND PROVIDING THEM WITH A LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT IS INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING EARLY CHILDHOOD, ARTS AND STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) FOR 300,472 GUESTS ON-SITE AND 22,981 THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS AND PRESENTED CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS SCIENCE OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO 64,180 FIFTH-GRADE AND KINDERGARTEN PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF UTAH, ON-SITE SCIENCE FIELD TRIPS AND HANDS-ON SCIENCE TEACHER TRAINING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen Bodenlos Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $126,566 |
Arbie Nersisian Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tim Dance Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tina Bagley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Sloan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Simmons Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,965,045 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,395 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,190,440 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,291,787 |
| Investment income | $1,048 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,727 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,804 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,753 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,546,576 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,566 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,198 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,209,972 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,170 |
| Other employee benefits | $118,967 |
| Payroll taxes | $95,739 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,506 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,715 |
| Advertising and promotion | $101,394 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $309,966 |
| Travel | $51,142 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,822 |
| Interest | $12 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $287,642 |
| Insurance | $40,051 |
| All other expenses | $115,709 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,779,685 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,287 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,586,246 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,980 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,512 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,946 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $158 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,432,405 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,078,534 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $204,913 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $210,283 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $415,196 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,555,338 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $108,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,078,534 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Discovery Gateway has recieved totaling $28,508.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Association Of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated Washington, DC PURPOSE: COMMUNITIES FOR IMMUNITY VACCINE CONFIDENCE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD | $18,680 |
Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | $5,000 |
Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche Charitable Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: GRANT/DONATION | $4,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $151 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $137 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $137 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $45,000 |
| Other Expense | $45,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Discovery Childrens Museum Las Vegas, NV | $39,373,617 | $4,934,798 |
Childrens Museum Of Denver Inc Denver, CO | $24,663,465 | $4,219,080 |
Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum Of Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | $9,408,039 | $6,717,766 |
Discovery Gateway Salt Lake City, UT | $3,078,534 | $3,546,576 |
Over The Rainbow Butterfly Garden Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $925,650 | $2,814,063 |
Tucson Childrens Museum Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,837,223 | $2,864,364 |
Santa Fe Childrens Museum Inc Santa Fe, NM | $1,785,102 | $1,516,731 |
The Powerhouse Durango, CO | $3,488,196 | $774,423 |
St George Childrens Museum St George, UT | $624,795 | $931,671 |
Wow Childrens Museum World Of Wonder Ltd Lafayette, CO | $438,869 | $593,552 |
Childrens Museum Of Idaho Inc Meridian, ID | $603,823 | $481,200 |
Jackson Hole Childrens Museum Jackson, WY | $498,033 | $765,489 |